Smoking Cessation (That means quitting!) The Good News... When smokers stop, their health risks drop with each passing year. And things like their ability to taste & smell improve as well. If people you know have tried quitting but have not been successful, tell them not to be discouraged. It sometimes takes several tries. Hopefully they will have learned something helpful from previous attempts and, as a result, be more successful in the future! How Off the Press News for Teens and Adults Addicted to Tobacco... Recent medical research suggests that an effective way to quit is to combine: 1. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (think nicotine patches, inhalers, nasal sprays, lozenges or gum). These lessen cravings by supplying gradually decreasing amounts of nicotine, making withdrawal from smoking easier. Using them can double a person's chances of quitting for good. 2. Prescription Medications. As of July 1, 2009, however, the FDA is requiring Zyban and CHANTIX, two that seemed particularly promising, to carry a black box warning, the agency's strongest safety warning, due to potential negative side effects including depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal actions. The FDA also wants them to undergo further testing. In addition, it makes sense to prepair a person "toolbox" to help people stop for good. Here are some things that would be smart to include: A strong desire to quit (Preparing a list of reasons to stop can be a GREAT motivator, and, for sure, there are plenty of good ones!) A calendar to mark your quit date. Choose one that has some meaning, but isn't too far into the future. A list of supportive family and friends. This can make a BIG difference.
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- Introduction
- Tobacco: WHY you should be skeptical
- Major Harmful Ingredients in Tobacco
- Tobacco Risks, Hazards & Costs
- Immediate Effects Noticed by New Smokers
- More Problems Caused by Smoking
- Special Concerns About Smoking
- More Special Concerns About Smoking
- When non-smokers inhale
- Cigars Are Cool?
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking Cessation
- More Ideas for Smoking Cessation
- $ UP IN SMOKE $